What's the best way to get from Phuket to Koh Samui, Thailand?

Question

Can you please tell me all the options you know... is it possible to fly from one island to the other? Do you have to take a ferry from Phuket to the mainland, cross on the train, and take another ferry? How does it work? How long does it take? How much does it cost? Thanks so much!

Answer 1

I flew from Koh Samui to Phuket, I have to say this is the best way to do it, it onlys takes about 1 hour, costs 2000 baht ($US50)
per person one way. Of course you can do it other ways if you are looking to save money and have plenty of time. You will have to catch a ferry to get on and and off both islands, the pier to get to Koh Samui is at Surat Thani, there are many departure times per day cost around 150b -300b, depending on the boat, there are slow boats and fast ones, slow boat takes half a day (you dont want to get that one) fast boat take 2 1/2 hours. Now in between Phuket and Samui you can catch bus. (if you dont mind hot crowded slow travel this will be the cheapest option.) Costs around 250B and set yourself a day to do this trip it takes 8 hours. As for trains i dont think they run between the two destinations, so its either bus or plane, I recommend the plane it can be a bit expenisve but it is sooo worth it especially if you dont have much time. I travelled all round Thailand in 05 and it was fantastic so I hope you have a great trip. Oh also get a copy of the Lonely Planet Thailand book because it contains some very useful information, it will give you specific details on how to get around, where to stay, what to do, everything and when I was there 99% of tourists had this book!

Forgot to mention Bangkok airways are the ONLY airline that flys into and out of Koh Samui, they have some sort of deal with the airport which is why flights are a bit more expensive

Answer 2

Yes, you can fly from Phuket to Koh Samui direct. Bangkok Airways is the only airline that flies directly into Koh Samui (they own the only airport, and have a monopoly on travel there). The website is www.bangkokair.com. Or you could check other airlines (or buses) that go to Surat Thani, and take a ferry to Koh Samui from there. You can take a bus directly from Phuket, as Phuket is connected by road to the mainland. Koh Samui is a great place, have fun!

Answer 3

Best, easiest and quickest way is to fly with Bankok Air. Takes about an hour. If not you will have to catch a stinky bus across the mainland and a boat to Samui. It will cost you a little less but take a hell of alot longer and is boring boring boring! Spend every minute you have over there having fun not stuck on a bus.

Word of Warning: If you catch the bus, get your passport and money etc in a neck pouch and sit on it with the neck strap wrapped around your wrist. Pick pocketers will try to get you while you sleep. And dont put valuable in your pockets when in a nightclub. My brother got done while we were there lasdt year and lost his wallet phone and camera all at once and didnt even feel it. Beware of the lady boys that run their hands all over you. They are working you up to pick pocket you

Answer 4

Hi, fly with Bangkokair http://www.bangkokair.com if you do not have time. Otherwise the bus option for a leisurely drive is not that bad as noted by some poster. The air-con bus will be worthwhile to travel in comfort. The bus company do keep their buses clean.

Answer 5

You can buy a LonelyPlanet book (Thailand) It's very useful or else check their website. Good luck! (- -,)

Answer 6

take a plane

Answer 7

hee hee hee...Phuket....

Sorry, I get immature when I'm tired.

Answer 8

THERE ARE DIRECT FLIGHTS WITH BANGKOK AIR